Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Senator Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced
Summary
Tougher criminal penalties for thefts of firearms from licensed dealers and related businesses. The bill would increase maximum and minimum prison terms and extend liability to attempted offenses to strengthen deterrence and clarify covered conduct.
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- Licensed importers, manufacturers, and dealers would face stronger legal protection because thefts from their business premises could carry up to a 20-year prison term.
- People who steal or try to steal firearms from a Federal firearms licensee could face up to 20 years in prison; if the theft occurs during a burglary the bill sets a minimum of 3 years, and during a robbery a minimum of 5 years.
- Prosecutors would be able to charge attempts the same as completed violations under the amended subsection, expanding charging options.
- The bill defines burglary and references the statutory definition of robbery, which clarifies when the enhanced minimums apply and could change how cases are classified.
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Tougher penalties for gun dealer thefts
If enacted, this bill would raise penalties for stealing guns from licensed gun businesses. It would cover attempted thefts too. A person who knowingly violates or attempts to violate the rule could face fines or up to 20 years in prison. If the theft occurs during a burglary, the bill would require at least 3 years in prison. If the theft occurs during a robbery, the bill would require at least 5 years in prison. The bill would define burglary as unlawful entry into or remaining in a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer's business with intent to commit a crime, and it would adopt the robbery definition in 18 U.S.C. 1951(b).
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
SC • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
AL • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
TN • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
ND • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
ID • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
LA • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
AR • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
WV • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
MT • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
TN • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
ND • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
MS • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]
WV • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
ID • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
NE • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
IA • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
NE • R
Sponsored 6/16/2026
Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
KS • R
Sponsored 6/16/2026
Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
OK • R
Sponsored 6/16/2026
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
UT • R
Sponsored 6/16/2026
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
MT • R
Sponsored 6/16/2026
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
LA • R
Sponsored 6/18/2026
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
IN • R
Sponsored 9/14/2026
Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
IN • R
Sponsored 9/16/2026
Sen. Graham, Darline [R-SC]
SC • R
Sponsored 9/16/2026
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 9/16/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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